Rainbow Park

Rainbow Park

Rainbow Park, known in the language of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations as sθәqәlxenәm ts’exwts’áxwi7, meaning “rainbow,” is more than an urban green space—it’s a living tribute to the land’s history and natural beauty. This is the first park in Vancouver to receive a name gifted by these Nations, honoring the deep cultural connection and knowledge they have shared for generations. Long before it became a park, the area was forested with towering trees and crisscrossed with streams and marshes. The interplay of sunlight and mist over the wetlands would often create shimmering rainbows, inspiring the park’s evocative name. Today, visitors strolling through Rainbow Park can imagine this landscape, sensing the connection between land, water, and sky that has always been part of its story. The park offers quiet corners to pause, open spaces to play, and pathways to explore, all set against the backdrop of Vancouver’s urban energy. Each visit is an opportunity to reflect, appreciate the enduring presence of the land’s first stewards, connect with nature in the city, and to feel a connection with the land and the generations who have called it home.